Quiet hills above the trains, where locals hide before the crowds find it.
Why SINYONGSAN, why now
As Seongsu-dong hits saturation, trend-setters are shifting to the 'Yongsan Triangle.' Sinyongsan is the emerging anchor near the Amorepacific HQ, with new cafes and dining in the cluster.
1. The 100(Baek) Terrace
- Seoul, Yongsan District, Hangang-daero 40-gil, 26 3층
- 4.3 · 299 reviews · 편집샵
The 100 Terrace opens the course because this kind of stop works best in daylight, when the rooftop seating carries the afternoon. It's an edit-shop setup with a burger program, the kind of place that gives you a reason to linger before the neighborhood gets busier. Starting here means you're fed and settled by the time the evening spots open.
Crew's note
Yongsan locals come here. You won't see it on your app.
What visitors say
The burgers here are excellent!! This is in a nice area, with a good vibe. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor (rooftop / terrace) seating…
It may feel a bit pricey for this kind but once you have experienced the quality of the burger and lovely ambiance of this place—the terrace…
2. Jaruyaki Shinyongsan
- 13 Hangang-daero 40ga-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul
- 4.9 · 393 reviews · 술집
Jaruyaki closes the route because izakaya logic runs on night energy, and this is the kind of spot that holds up late. This is where the course should end: grilled plates, small-group seating, the kind of hospitality that doesn't rush you out. You came to Sinyongsan to see it before everyone else does. Finishing here is the point.
Crew's note
You wouldn't find this walking around Itaewon. That's why we're here.
What visitors say
Absolutely amazing experience. Every single item on the menu was incredibly delicious and thoughtfully prepared with great attention to deta…
We were just walking around near Yongsan because the weather was so nice, and randomly decided to stop by — honestly, it ended up being one…
The walk between
The stretch between them runs through the cluster near Amorepacific HQ, where the new dining spots are filling in. It's a quiet strip, the kind that still feels more local than planned.
- Start the terrace stop in the afternoon so you catch the light on the rooftop, then time your second stop after sunset when the izakaya rhythm starts.
- The burger program at stop one runs on the pricier side but the terrace seating and beer list balance it out. At stop two, the menu is described as price-friendly, so you can order more plates without planning around it.
FAQ
- Does the izakaya take walk-ins, or should I plan ahead?
- According to visitor accounts, groups of seven have been seated without a reservation and received solid service. That said, if you're coming on a weekend or with a larger party, messaging ahead is the safer play.
- What's the crowd feel like right now in this part of Yongsan?
- Scout research flags Sinyongsan as emerging, not yet saturated. Visitor notes confirm the terrace draws a neighborhood crowd, and the izakaya feels like a place you'd stumble on during a walk rather than queue for. Go now, while it still works that way.
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